NEWS RELEASE
HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a home invasion in Oakville that left a resident with minor injuries.
Early today, at approximately 3:55 a.m. two suspects broke into a home on Heritage Way by breaking the glass on the residence front door.
Both suspects were wearing masks and made their way to the upper floor of the home. One suspect confronted a male adult resident demanding the keys for the Mercedes SUV parked in the driveway before striking the resident in the face with a hammer. The suspects then stole the keys and fled in the vehicle.
An adult male resident sustained minor physical injuries as a result of being struck.
Suspects are described as two males wearing dark clothing and masks.
Investigators are appealing to the public for any video footage (dash cam or doorbell) in the area of Heritage Way, Upper Middle Road and Third Line around the time of the offence of 3:55 a.m. on Sept. 4.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.
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